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Management: Human Resource Management
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Program Highlights
- Manage work environments: Apply knowledge of laws and regulations to produce a safe work environment.Â
- Evaluate strategies: Assess the effectiveness of performance appraisals and compensation management.Â
- Create new programs: Implement new training, development, and rewards programs.Â
- Diagnose problems: Identify problems and create solutions for managing virtual and global teams.Â
- Design training plans: Create employee training plans that align with company strategy.Â
- Recognize diversity: Facilitate a work environment that respects differences in cultures and worldviews.Â
- Utilize technology: Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data using the latest technologies.Â
- Recruit candidates: Create efficient and effective recruitment policies to support organizational goals.Â
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.Â
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, MGMT 630)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 640)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)
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- (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 620)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 630)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 651)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 665)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, HRMD 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for HR careers in a variety of professional contexts. The skills you learn in this program will translate over to industries in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ courses are taught by experienced faculty and address competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong background in matters of statistics and either finance or accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.Â
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $534 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Business Administration
Master of Business AdministrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Program Highlights
Gain knowledge: Apply knowledge of business administration and management by integrating and applying principles from key functional disciplines of business. Â
Lead ethically: Exemplify ethical leadership by making ethical business decisions while demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Â
Implement a plan: Create business strategy by conducting research, analyzing and interpreting findings, and implementing a business plan. Â
Generate ideas: Engage in innovative and critical thinking by generating and evaluating entrepreneurial ideas and formulating, evaluating, and implementing business solutions. Â
Solve problems: Make decisions and solve problems in a global context by framing business decisions in the context of a global environment. Â
Transform data: Transform data into insights by using data analytics and technological approaches to analyze information and make evidence-based decisions. Â
Communicate effectively: Formulate and deliver communications by communicating effectively in various settings to diverse stakeholders.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 18 credits of core courses, 9 credits chosen from specialization areas, and a 3-credit capstone.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 600)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 605)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 620)
- (3 Credits, FIN 610)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 610)
Elective/Specialization Courses
Take three 3-credit courses in one of our specializations (outlined under Select MBA Elective Courses) for a total of 9 credits. We recommend you complete your core courses first, then your three specialization courses, before wrapping up with your capstone.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, BMGT 690)
Career Preparation
This online program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations. UMGC's online MBA program courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that today’s employers seek.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills as well as basic IT knowledge before starting the MBA program.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
None
Format
- Transfer up to 12 credits
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
The graduate certificate program in strategic human resource management is designed to help you gain practical, management-level experience in the theory, research, knowledge, and procedures used by HR executives, generalists, and specialists— and earn a credential that can help you stand out. The curriculum is designed to give you practical skills so you can become a strong decision maker and manager in any HR setting.
Program Highlights
- Examine intercultural environments: Explore how culture influences leadership style & communication.
- Employ best practices: Use organizational theory, effectiveness measurement, and systems thinking.
- Know your strengths: Take a leadership style assessment.
- Manage workplace conflict: Practice using negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Develop procedures: Design HR policies and processes to support changing environmental factors.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Research a labor or employee relations topic in depth and report findings.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
Take the following four required courses:
- (3 Credits, MGMT 615)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 620)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 630)
Choose one of the following courses:
- (3 Credits, HRMD 640)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 651)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 665)
Take these courses in the order listed.
Career Preparation
This certificate is designed to help prepare you to move up the ranks in the HR field.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have a background in human resources or management and strong writing and analytical skills.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $534 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.